Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates September 17th thru September 24th, 2010... (image: JAZZzology editor Rick Watters hanging with his cousin Laurie (Watters) Morvan after her guitar rockn' blues show by The Laurie Morvan Band at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, IL)
Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances
The Blue Note Jazz Club Now Open in Broadview! For more information call 708-343-2670 1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL 2 miles west of Harlem Avenue Parking & Entrance in rear. The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sunday The Bobby Lewis Trio September 16, 17, 18, 19 No cover Thursdays & Sundays
Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 Petra Van Nuis Fri September 17th 7:30 pm $10 String Fusion Fri September 24th 7:30 pm $10 Jack Baron & Friends October 1st 7:30pm $10 Tom Muellner & Arlene Bardelle October 8th 7:30pm $10 Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 SEPTEMBER 2010 9/19: RYAN COHAN QUARTET—CD Release Party RYAN COHAN, piano; Geog Bradfield, piano; Lorin Cohen, bass; Kobie Watkins, drums 9/26: MAURICE BROWN, trumpet
Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt 1525 West 79th Street, Chicago (773) 994-6375 JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291. Call for updated performance information
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 September 13 830pm. Jodie Christian Quartet 16 8pm. Petra's Recession Seven 17 630pm-9pm Nicole Kestler & Brian Ohern 10pm. Brent Kimbrough CD Release Concert 18 630pm-9pm TBA 10pm Jessie Palter Quartet 20 8pm-Midnight Elaine Dame's Musicians' Mixer 21 8pm Rose Colella Trio
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 September 14 Laury Shelley Trio 15 Chris Greene Quartet 21 Sarah Marie Young 22 Delivery Point 28 Damian Espinosa trio October 5 Julia Huff 6 Roger Harris Trio 12 Tecora Rogers 13 Sarah Marie Young 20 Chris Greene Quartet 27 Delivery Point All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows September 17 9pm Ryan Cohan Quintet featuring Joe Locke 18 8pm Ryan Cohan Quintet featuring Joe Locke 19 2pm Chicago Jazz Composers Collective 24 9pm Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
The Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 Live Blues and Jazz,
Underground Wonder Bar 10 E. Walton Chicago, IL 60611 312.266.7761 Friday 8-10:30pmGlawdys N'Dee Carribean jazz 11pm-3:30am Lorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz Saturday 8-10:30pmPete Special Band blues 11pm-4:30amLorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz Sunday 8-10pm Jen Porter rock 10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman groovin'soul
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN (866)711-SHOE The Venue Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 BB King 7:30 PM Legendary blues guitarist returns to The Venue! $85, $65, $40
Jerry's-Wicker Park FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover! 1938 W. Division (just East of Damen) Chicago, IL 60622 773-235-1006 Sept, 19 Nick Anaya Sept, 26 The Andy Pratt Trio
South Loop Lounge 11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State) Free Parking, No cover. (312) 225-7000 x1013 Sundays Call for updated performance information
Regal Theatre Jazzn' at the Regal 1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL Chicago (773) 768-9900 Doors Open at 6pm Performance at 7pm $10 Admission September 15 Bassist: Frank Russell Quartet 22 Trumpeter: Corey Wilkes Quartet 29 Drummer: Perry Wilson Quartet Special Concerts... Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (800) 982-2787 Call for upcoming performances
Illiana Club of traditional Jazz, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge 708 425-4596 All concerts take place on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at the Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem in Chicago Ridge. Call 708 425-4596 or 219 923-6775.
Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676 Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago 5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Free. Upcoming dates Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932 Call for upcoming performance information Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles 847-965-8210 More Jazz Vespers information coming soon!
McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Salute Wine Bar & Cafe 46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611 Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM 312.664.0100 (WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)
This Must Be The Place 206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630.243.1500 Sep 18—The Dancing Noodles
Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm UPCOMING JAZZ SCHEDULE Jazz On Thursdays THURSDAY 9/23 ~ Fred Krubel Duo THURSDAY 9/30 ~ Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo
Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations—please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)... Back Room� N Rush St, (312) 751-2433
Catch-35㬟 W. Wacker—(312) 346-3500
Checkerboard Lounge� S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park—(773) 684-1472
Chambers� N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282
Elastic� N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616
50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005
Hideout� W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433
Hungry Brain� W. Belmont (773) 935-2118
Morseland� W. Morse—Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900
Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge Bill's Blues, Evanston Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook The Chambers, Niles Cafe Mestizo, Chicago Cuatro, Chicago Fifty Yard Line, Chicago FitzGerald's, Berwyn Gale Street Inn, Chicago Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park Gibson's, Rosemont Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville Jilly's, Naperville
Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 two sets at 8 and 10 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444 last Thursday of every month:30 to 11:30 p.m. http://www.bennyschophouse.com/
WDCB Jazz at Salute' Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100 Wednesdays to 10 p.m. http://salutewinebars.com/
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com
WDCB Jazz Thursdays Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.Adelles.com
WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118 Sundays to 9:30 p.m. http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 2nd Thursday during select months:30 p.m. http://mayslakepeabody.com/ Tanya Melamed Group Thu, Nov 11, 2010 Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 3rd Wednesday of every month to 10:30 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Still Other Jazz Events:
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Damian Espinosa Trio Thu, Mar 31, 2011 M Lounge, Chicago
Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others Fri, Apr 1, 2011 Jazz Showcase, Chicago
and still other shows (click on links for details):
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Brown Mon, Sep 20, 2010 Katerina's, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Sep 22, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Sep 22, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Frank Lamphere and Trio Fri, Sep 24, 2010 City Gate Grille, Naperville
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Sep 29, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Sep 29, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Kyle Asche Thu, Sep 30, 2010 Erwin Cafe and Bar, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Two Generations of Jazz Willie Pickens and Bethany Pickens Sat, Oct 2, 2010 PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Geof Bradfield Group CD Release for 'African Flowers' Wed, Oct 13, 2010 Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Tanya Melamed Group Thu, Nov 11, 2010 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
And performances by local (Chicago) favorites...
Rich Corpolongo DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm With THE BRIAN PATTI BAND At Mango Mexican Restaurant 8743 N. Milwaukee Niles, IL 847 967-0030
Mike Jeffers McCormick & Schmick 1 E. Wacker Dr (State and Wacker) (312) 923-7226 The Mike Jeffers Trio Every Wednesday 4pm-7pm on the outdoor patio or in the bar
Steve Million Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Chicago, Ill 60601 No Cover with Eric Hochberg—bass and Rob Parton—trumpet Tuesday—Friday: 6:00ׯ:00 PM Saturday: 6:30ׯ:30 PM
Tom Muellner Sat. Sept. 11 (7pm-11pm) Tom plays solo piano @ Costa's Greek Restaurant, 1 S. Summit Av., Oakbrook Terrace, Ph 630-620-1100 (no cover) http://www.costasdining.com/ Tues. Sept. 14 (6:30pm-9:30pm) Vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano & Bill Klewitz on e-bass @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL Also every other Tuesday (Sept. 27, Oct. 12 & 26) Fri. Sept. 17 (7pm-10pm) Vocalist Arlene Bardelle & Tommy duo @ Braxton Seafood Grill, 3 Oakbrook Ctr., Oakbrook, IL 60523, Ph. 630-574-2155 (no cover) Fri. Sept. 24 (6pm-10pm) Tom plays solo piano on a Steinway “B" @ The Signature Room, 95th floor, Hancock Bldg., 875 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Jeannie Tanner Thursday, Sept. 30th Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Marie's / 7pm-10pm Friday, Sept. 17th Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Marie's / 7:30pm-10pm Marie's 4127 W. Lawrence / No Cover Featuring vocalist, composer & trumpeter Jeannie Tanner, Cory Biggerstaff, upright bass and Dan Murphy, piano. The Jeannie Tanner Trio performs at Marie's every other Thursday and every third Friday of the month / www.jeannietanner.com Saturday, Sept. 18th & Friday, Sept. 24th, 6pm-11pm Monday, Sept. 26th, 6pm-10pm Jeannie Tanner Solo (playing piano & singing) at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg / 1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-5252 Saturday, Sept. 25th Jeannie Tanner Quartet @ Pete Miller's in Wheeling / 8pm-12:30am 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling: 847-243-3700 Mark your calendars now for Katerina's Composers Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner Wednesday, October 6th 8pm-11:30pm ($5.00 cover) This new monthly showcase features women singer/songwriters and composers from Chicago at Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Road , 773-348-7592 The Jeannie Tanner Trio performs at Marie's every other Thursday and every third Friday of the month / http://www.jeannietanner.com/
Elaine Dame September Performances Friday, September 17th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Pratt, The Waterfront Cafe, 6219 N. Sheridan, Chicago, 60660, 8-10 pm, no cover, 773-761-3295 Monday, September 20th “Musician's Mixer Mondays" at Katerina's, with jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame and guitarist, Andy Brown, the third Monday of every month, 8-12 am, $5 cover, 1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60613, 773-348-7592 Thursday, September 30th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana, the last Thursday of every month, Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover, 2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200
Steven Hashimoto Performing Third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon's Tavern, Chicago Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet) playing everything from bop to Led Zeppelin (773) 878-0894 Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming Kopi Café Chicago (773)989-5674 8-10pm Second Monday of every month Green Mill Quartet Green Mill Chicago (773) 878-5552 1:30-3:45am, Every Friday
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Sarah Marie Young Bossa Nova Brunch at Flatwater in downtown Chicago Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm 321 N. Clark. See website for schedule.
Dave Shelton THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums Every other Friday night at SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7㬆 pm Sept 24 Sage Grille—one of the North Shore's finest restaurants 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040 847-433-7005
Marc Pompe Thursdays at Maggiano's 516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL Solo Piano/Vocal:30 'til 9:30pm
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
And don't forget to check out...
11th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival “A Tribute to Von Freeman and the 45th Anniversary of the AACM" The Festival will take place on September, 18 2010—Rain or Shine Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St, Chicago IL This Festival is FREE and committed to showcasing the many talented musicians that call Englewood and Chicago home. 12:00 noon—Women of the AACM Featuring: Dee Alexander, Coco Elysses, Ann Ward, and Renee Baker A truly on-of-a-kind performance by a group of supremely talented women in tribute to Fred Anderson and the 45th Anniversary of the AACM 1:30—Greg Penn and Crosswind 3:00—Ernest Dawkins Straight Ahead Quintet Featuring: Corey Wilkes / Trumpet, Ben Patterson / Piano, Isaiah Spencer /Drums, Junius Paul / Bass 4:30—Special Guest Headliner Renè McLean From New York, the unique sounds of multi-reed instrumentalist (Alto, Tenor, Soprano saxophone, Flutes, Ney, Shakuhachi) Renè McLean, together with Chicago's very own masterful pianist Willie Pickens, Ernie Adams on drums, and Junius Paul on bass.
Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances
- September & October
- Sundayspm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session
- Mondays pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra / 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio
- Tuesdayspm Zona Sul / 9pm CALJE “Latin-Jazz"
- Wednesday -5pm Russ Phllips Quartet / 9pm Mike Smith Quartet
- Thursdaypm Charles Rick Heath Quartet / 9pm Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues
- September 23 9pm Legendary Trombonist “Curtis Fuller"
- Fridays/Saturdays at Andy's
- September
- 17-18
The Blue Note Jazz Club Now Open in Broadview! For more information call 708-343-2670 1715 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview IL 2 miles west of Harlem Avenue Parking & Entrance in rear. The Blue Note Jazz Club features live music Thursday-Sunday The Bobby Lewis Trio September 16, 17, 18, 19 No cover Thursdays & Sundays
Family Piano/Joplin's Java Cafe 114 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 775-1988 Petra Van Nuis Fri September 17th 7:30 pm $10 String Fusion Fri September 24th 7:30 pm $10 Jack Baron & Friends October 1st 7:30pm $10 Tom Muellner & Arlene Bardelle October 8th 7:30pm $10 Closer than you think! Free parking lot / right by Metra station. www.JoplinsJava.com
The Hyde Park JAZZ Society SUNDAY JAZZ at Room 43 1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL. (773) 285-2222 SEPTEMBER 2010 9/19: RYAN COHAN QUARTET—CD Release Party RYAN COHAN, piano; Geog Bradfield, piano; Lorin Cohen, bass; Kobie Watkins, drums 9/26: MAURICE BROWN, trumpet
Lagniappe Creole Cajun Joynt 1525 West 79th Street, Chicago (773) 994-6375 JAZZ NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY OPEN JAM SESSION AT 8 PM
PianoForte 410 South Michigan Avneue #820 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000 WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL. Thursdays at 7:30pm, General seating is $20 (students & seniors $16) Premium seating (cabaret-style tables in front) is $25. For group pricing (6 or more): please call (312) 291-0291. Call for updated performance information
Katerina's 1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613-2408 (773) 348-7592 September 13 830pm. Jodie Christian Quartet 16 8pm. Petra's Recession Seven 17 630pm-9pm Nicole Kestler & Brian Ohern 10pm. Brent Kimbrough CD Release Concert 18 630pm-9pm TBA 10pm Jessie Palter Quartet 20 8pm-Midnight Elaine Dame's Musicians' Mixer 21 8pm Rose Colella Trio
M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 447-0201 September 14 Laury Shelley Trio 15 Chris Greene Quartet 21 Sarah Marie Young 22 Delivery Point 28 Damian Espinosa trio October 5 Julia Huff 6 Roger Harris Trio 12 Tecora Rogers 13 Sarah Marie Young 20 Chris Greene Quartet 27 Delivery Point All performances on Tuesday and Wednesday 7 pm㬆 pm NO COVER
The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 Upcoming Weekend Shows September 17 9pm Ryan Cohan Quintet featuring Joe Locke 18 8pm Ryan Cohan Quintet featuring Joe Locke 19 2pm Chicago Jazz Composers Collective 24 9pm Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan Weekly Shows Sundays 7 pm㬆 pm Poetry Slam with Marc Smith 11 pm-2 am Kimberly Gordon Organ Trio Mondays 9 pm-1 am Patricia Barber Quartet Tuesdays 9 pm-1 am Deep Blue Organ Trio Wednesdays 9 pm-1am Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Thursdays 9 pm-1 am Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
The Dragon Inn 275 Joliet Street, Suite 130 Dyer, IN 46311-1777 Toll Free: (888) 699-1013 Live Blues and Jazz,
Underground Wonder Bar 10 E. Walton Chicago, IL 60611 312.266.7761 Friday 8-10:30pmGlawdys N'Dee Carribean jazz 11pm-3:30am Lorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz Saturday 8-10:30pmPete Special Band blues 11pm-4:30amLorna Boston & The Big Bad Ass Co. Band transcendent jazz Sunday 8-10pm Jen Porter rock 10pm-12am Kick the Record feat. Jesse Cryderman groovin'soul
- 12-3:30am Hurricane Reggae Band reggae
- Monday $9pm-12am Open MIC hosted by Joanna Woods
- 12-3:30am Doubleshott neosoul
- Tuesday
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN (866)711-SHOE The Venue Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 BB King 7:30 PM Legendary blues guitarist returns to The Venue! $85, $65, $40
Jerry's-Wicker Park FREE live jazz @ Jerry's every Sunday night from 8-11pm+, no cover! 1938 W. Division (just East of Damen) Chicago, IL 60622 773-235-1006 Sept, 19 Nick Anaya Sept, 26 The Andy Pratt Trio
South Loop Lounge 11. W. 26th St (corner of 26th & State) Free Parking, No cover. (312) 225-7000 x1013 Sundays Call for updated performance information
Regal Theatre Jazzn' at the Regal 1645 East 79th Street Chicago, IL Chicago (773) 768-9900 Doors Open at 6pm Performance at 7pm $10 Admission September 15 Bassist: Frank Russell Quartet 22 Trumpeter: Corey Wilkes Quartet 29 Drummer: Perry Wilson Quartet Special Concerts... Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (800) 982-2787 Call for upcoming performances
Illiana Club of traditional Jazz, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge 708 425-4596 All concerts take place on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:30 PM at the Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem in Chicago Ridge. Call 708 425-4596 or 219 923-6775.
Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago (312) 427-1676 Jazz Links Jam Session, Chicago 5-7 PM Randolph St. Cafe, located in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Free. Upcoming dates Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago (312) 573-8932 Call for upcoming performance information Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago CJO.org The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Jazz Vespers, Niles 847-965-8210 More Jazz Vespers information coming soon!
McAnich Arts Center at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Salute Wine Bar & Cafe 46 East Superior St. Chicago, IL. 60611 Live Jazz EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 10PM 312.664.0100 (WDCB Jazz at Salute' is presented by Salute Wine Bar and Cafe, 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and Stone Castle Promotions!)
This Must Be The Place 206 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630.243.1500 Sep 18—The Dancing Noodles
Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm UPCOMING JAZZ SCHEDULE Jazz On Thursdays THURSDAY 9/23 ~ Fred Krubel Duo THURSDAY 9/30 ~ Jose Valdes/Chuck Dez Duo
Other Chicago area venues featuring great live jazz:
(Jazz may be scheduled at these locations—please refer to the club Web sites or give them a call)... Back Room� N Rush St, (312) 751-2433
Catch-35㬟 W. Wacker—(312) 346-3500
Checkerboard Lounge� S. Harper Ct., Hyde Park—(773) 684-1472
Chambers� N. Milwaukee Niles (847) 647-8282
Elastic� N. Milwaukee, Logan Square(773) 772-3616
50 Yard Line- 69 E. 75th (773) 846-0005
Hideout� W. Wabansia 773) 227-4433
Hungry Brain� W. Belmont (773) 935-2118
Morseland� W. Morse—Jazz Monday Nights (773) 764-8900
Balcon del Mediterraneo, Burr Ridge Bill's Blues, Evanston Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook The Chambers, Niles Cafe Mestizo, Chicago Cuatro, Chicago Fifty Yard Line, Chicago FitzGerald's, Berwyn Gale Street Inn, Chicago Geno's Place in the Park, Calumet Park Gibson's, Rosemont Pacific Blue, Glen Ellyn Pete Miller's Steakhouse, Evanston & Wheeling Sullivan's Steak House, Naperville Jilly's, Naperville
Also don't forget WDCB Jazz Radio Live Jazz Hosting Nights:
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 two sets at 8 and 10 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
WDCB Emerging Jazz Pianist Series Benny's Chop House, Chicago (312) 626-2444 last Thursday of every month:30 to 11:30 p.m. http://www.bennyschophouse.com/
WDCB Jazz at Salute' Salute' Wine Bar, Chicago 312-664-0100 Wednesdays to 10 p.m. http://salutewinebars.com/
WDCB Jazz in the Bistro Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park (708) 725-7200 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.MarionStreetCheeseMarket.com
WDCB Jazz Thursdays Adelle's, Wheaton (630) 784-8015 Thursdays to 10 p.m. http://www.Adelles.com
WDCB Sunday Night Big Band Jazz Party FitzGerald's, Berwyn (708) 788-2118 Sundays to 9:30 p.m. http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 2nd Thursday during select months:30 p.m. http://mayslakepeabody.com/ Tanya Melamed Group Thu, Nov 11, 2010 Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago (312) 360-0234 3rd Wednesday of every month to 10:30 p.m. http://JazzShowcase.com
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Still Other Jazz Events:
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Damian Espinosa Trio Thu, Mar 31, 2011 M Lounge, Chicago
Dudley Owens All-Star Quintet, with Larry Gray, Ari Brown, and others Fri, Apr 1, 2011 Jazz Showcase, Chicago
and still other shows (click on links for details):
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Brown Mon, Sep 20, 2010 Katerina's, Chicago
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Sep 22, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Sep 22, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Frank Lamphere and Trio Fri, Sep 24, 2010 City Gate Grille, Naperville
Late Night Industry Set with the Frank Catalano Sextet Wed, Sep 29, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Wed, Sep 29, 2010 Green Mill, Chicago
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Kyle Asche Thu, Sep 30, 2010 Erwin Cafe and Bar, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Two Generations of Jazz Willie Pickens and Bethany Pickens Sat, Oct 2, 2010 PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
JazzCity: String Thing, led by Larry Gray with Tomeka Reid, Sames Sanders, Renee Baker and Jeff Parker Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
WDCB Night at the Jazz Showcase Geof Bradfield Group CD Release for 'African Flowers' Wed, Oct 13, 2010 Jazz Showcase, Chicago
Jazz Cruise with WDCB's Bruce Oscar Fri, Nov 5, 2010 Norwegian Sun, Port Canaveral
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Tanya Melamed Group Thu, Nov 11, 2010 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
JazzCity: Trans-Rooted featuring Tatsu Aoki Fri, Nov 12, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
JazzCity: 21st Century Ragtime Reginald R. Robinson Fri, Dec 3, 2010 Tuley Park, Chicago
Jazz Salon at PianoForte Re-Interpreting Chopin with Grazyna Auguscik and Ben Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 PianoForte Chicago, Chicago
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Patricia Barber Thu, Mar 10, 2011 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake Anthony Molinaro and Greg Ward Thu, May 12, 2011 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook
The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana Mon, Jun 27, 2011 D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lombard
And performances by local (Chicago) favorites...
Rich Corpolongo DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE BIG BANDS Every Thursday,7pm to 10pm With THE BRIAN PATTI BAND At Mango Mexican Restaurant 8743 N. Milwaukee Niles, IL 847 967-0030
Mike Jeffers McCormick & Schmick 1 E. Wacker Dr (State and Wacker) (312) 923-7226 The Mike Jeffers Trio Every Wednesday 4pm-7pm on the outdoor patio or in the bar
Steve Million Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Chicago, Ill 60601 No Cover with Eric Hochberg—bass and Rob Parton—trumpet Tuesday—Friday: 6:00ׯ:00 PM Saturday: 6:30ׯ:30 PM
Tom Muellner Sat. Sept. 11 (7pm-11pm) Tom plays solo piano @ Costa's Greek Restaurant, 1 S. Summit Av., Oakbrook Terrace, Ph 630-620-1100 (no cover) http://www.costasdining.com/ Tues. Sept. 14 (6:30pm-9:30pm) Vocalist Amy Yassinger with Tom on piano & Bill Klewitz on e-bass @ Chambers Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Av., Niles, IL Also every other Tuesday (Sept. 27, Oct. 12 & 26) Fri. Sept. 17 (7pm-10pm) Vocalist Arlene Bardelle & Tommy duo @ Braxton Seafood Grill, 3 Oakbrook Ctr., Oakbrook, IL 60523, Ph. 630-574-2155 (no cover) Fri. Sept. 24 (6pm-10pm) Tom plays solo piano on a Steinway “B" @ The Signature Room, 95th floor, Hancock Bldg., 875 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Jeannie Tanner Thursday, Sept. 30th Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Marie's / 7pm-10pm Friday, Sept. 17th Jeannie Tanner Trio @ Marie's / 7:30pm-10pm Marie's 4127 W. Lawrence / No Cover Featuring vocalist, composer & trumpeter Jeannie Tanner, Cory Biggerstaff, upright bass and Dan Murphy, piano. The Jeannie Tanner Trio performs at Marie's every other Thursday and every third Friday of the month / www.jeannietanner.com Saturday, Sept. 18th & Friday, Sept. 24th, 6pm-11pm Monday, Sept. 26th, 6pm-10pm Jeannie Tanner Solo (playing piano & singing) at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg / 1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-5252 Saturday, Sept. 25th Jeannie Tanner Quartet @ Pete Miller's in Wheeling / 8pm-12:30am 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling: 847-243-3700 Mark your calendars now for Katerina's Composers Studio Hosted by Jeannie Tanner Wednesday, October 6th 8pm-11:30pm ($5.00 cover) This new monthly showcase features women singer/songwriters and composers from Chicago at Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Road , 773-348-7592 The Jeannie Tanner Trio performs at Marie's every other Thursday and every third Friday of the month / http://www.jeannietanner.com/
Elaine Dame September Performances Friday, September 17th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Andy Pratt, The Waterfront Cafe, 6219 N. Sheridan, Chicago, 60660, 8-10 pm, no cover, 773-761-3295 Monday, September 20th “Musician's Mixer Mondays" at Katerina's, with jazz vocalist, Elaine Dame and guitarist, Andy Brown, the third Monday of every month, 8-12 am, $5 cover, 1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60613, 773-348-7592 Thursday, September 30th The Elaine Dame Duo with guitarist, Mike Allemana, the last Thursday of every month, Erwin Cafe and Bar, 5:30-8:00 pm, no cover, 2925 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, 773-528-7200
Steven Hashimoto Performing Third Sunday of every month, 9pm-11:30pm Steven Hashimoto Quartet Simon's Tavern, Chicago Eclectic jazz quartet (sometimes quintet) playing everything from bop to Led Zeppelin (773) 878-0894 Steven Hashimoto/Pat Fleming Kopi Café Chicago (773)989-5674 8-10pm Second Monday of every month Green Mill Quartet Green Mill Chicago (773) 878-5552 1:30-3:45am, Every Friday
Paul Marinaro Club 3160 3160 Clark St. The Paul Marinaro Trio Every Wednesday 9-12:30am No Cover, Two Drink Minimum Special guest musicians welcomed The Drake Hotel Coq d'Or Lounge The Paul Marinaro Duo Every Saturday 9-1am The Drake Hotel is at 140 E Walton St (between Michigan Ave & Seneca St) Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-2200
Sarah Marie Young Bossa Nova Brunch at Flatwater in downtown Chicago Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm 321 N. Clark. See website for schedule.
Dave Shelton THE DAVE SHELTON TRIO Dave on Piano, Mike Staron on bass, and Shane Mooney on drums Every other Friday night at SAGE GRILLE in Highwood from 7㬆 pm Sept 24 Sage Grille—one of the North Shore's finest restaurants 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040 847-433-7005
Marc Pompe Thursdays at Maggiano's 516 North Clark St. Chicago, IL Solo Piano/Vocal:30 'til 9:30pm
Rob Parton Trio Performing at Catch 35 West Wacker Drive Tues-Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
And don't forget to check out...
11th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival “A Tribute to Von Freeman and the 45th Anniversary of the AACM" The Festival will take place on September, 18 2010—Rain or Shine Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St, Chicago IL This Festival is FREE and committed to showcasing the many talented musicians that call Englewood and Chicago home. 12:00 noon—Women of the AACM Featuring: Dee Alexander, Coco Elysses, Ann Ward, and Renee Baker A truly on-of-a-kind performance by a group of supremely talented women in tribute to Fred Anderson and the 45th Anniversary of the AACM 1:30—Greg Penn and Crosswind 3:00—Ernest Dawkins Straight Ahead Quintet Featuring: Corey Wilkes / Trumpet, Ben Patterson / Piano, Isaiah Spencer /Drums, Junius Paul / Bass 4:30—Special Guest Headliner Renè McLean From New York, the unique sounds of multi-reed instrumentalist (Alto, Tenor, Soprano saxophone, Flutes, Ney, Shakuhachi) Renè McLean, together with Chicago's very own masterful pianist Willie Pickens, Ernie Adams on drums, and Junius Paul on bass.
